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coffeeguy
1st October 2009, 12:12
Have Just seen the new Yamaha yzf r125 on Trade Me, any thoughts on this as a learner/ commuter bike.
CookMySock
1st October 2009, 20:40
My daughter wanted one. They are 9k locally, 6k if you import. I doubt they more (fuel) economical than a modern 250 vtwin.

Don't break anything on it ffs - they are basically an expensive piece of jewelry.

Daughter settled on a 250 comet for 1/4 of that price. She does a lot of open road riding.

Steve
Jonno.
2nd October 2009, 17:45
http://www.yamaha-motor.pl/designcafe/en/Images/01%202008_YZF-R125%20PS%2001%20huge_m_tcm71-228259.jpg

Looks awesome. But 15 hp.
MDR2
2nd October 2009, 17:52
Would be an awesome commuter, I think you would be wanting a 250 before not to long though.


If i had to choose between the scorpio and the YZF, i think the yzf would win though purely on looks.
CookMySock
2nd October 2009, 19:02
If i had to choose between the scorpio and the YZF, i think the yzf would win though purely on looks.Except its three times the price. Don't ding it will you. Or get it wet. :mad:

Not really a useable commuter. Or learner bike. Great to polish and put in your lounge though.

Steve
breakaway
2nd October 2009, 23:21
Don't do it. Shitty 125cc 4 stroke bikes have fuckall power, you'll be over it after 1 day of riding it.
Maki
4th October 2009, 22:21
Depends... If you are light, less than 70kg, and donīt plan to ride faster than 100kmh I think it would be great. It looks like just the ticket in town traffic or tight twisties.
akoni
8th January 2011, 02:00
kinda opening up this thread again...

anyway im familiar with this yzf r125 engine as its one of my bikes engine back home.
lots of engine mods available for r125.

you can upgrade the engine from 125cc to 150cc using genuine yamaha parts
or you can upgrade it to 180cc using malossi parts
or 220cc using aftermarket parts

racing camshafts are readily available, so as the bigvalve racing heads.
so much you can do with this engine if you love tweaking engine like me :yes:
NZsarge
8th January 2011, 03:53
kinda opening up this thread again...

anyway im familiar with this yzf r125 engine as its one of my bikes engine back home.
lots of engine mods available for r125.

you can upgrade the engine from 125cc to 150cc using genuine yamaha parts
or you can upgrade it to 180cc using malossi parts
or 220cc using aftermarket parts

racing camshafts are readily available, so as the bigvalve racing heads.
so much you can do with this engine if you love tweaking engine like me :yes:
Holy crap! But at what cost? the bike is already about $5k too expensive, fine for europe where 125's seem to have a market but not here, not at that price anyway.
Kickaha
8th January 2011, 08:21
kinda opening up this thread again...

anyway im familiar with this yzf r125 engine as its one of my bikes engine back home.
lots of engine mods available for r125.

you can upgrade the engine from 125cc to 150cc using genuine yamaha parts
or you can upgrade it to 180cc using malossi parts
or 220cc using aftermarket parts

racing camshafts are readily available, so as the bigvalve racing heads.
so much you can do with this engine if you love tweaking engine like me :yes:

Do you have some links for that stuff?
sidecar bob
8th January 2011, 09:07
Do you have some links for that stuff?

Stop getting distracted. Heres the only link you need. http://www.motoren-israel.com/en
Kendog
8th January 2011, 09:11
Do you have some links for that stuff?

Just what I was thinking :rockon:
Cayman911
8th January 2011, 19:31
its an awesome bike. it looks nothing like a 125. if you dont plan on upgrading to a bigger bike in the next 5 years buy it.

but if you do, 9k is just waaaaaaaayy too much
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 20:22
If you buy a new bike, then you usually end up being a loser (financially).

Buy a CBR250, and if you don't phuck it you should easily get most of your money back as they tend to have a very strong resale value in comparison to a little 125.

Oh, and a CBR250 won't make you bored after a couple of days!
Cayman911
8th January 2011, 22:10
If you buy a new bike, then you usually end up being a loser (financially).

Buy a CBR250, and if you don't phuck it you should easily get most of your money back as they tend to have a very strong resale value in comparison to a little 125.

Oh, and a CBR250 won't make you bored after a couple of days!

cbr250's are dogs, sure they can be cared for. but compared to a brand new bike. yep...
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 22:40
cbr250's are dogs, sure they can be cared for. but compared to a brand new bike. yep...

I'd rather have a CBR250 than ANY other learner bike. A 2 smoker would be nice, but I'm not prepared to pay for maintenance on one.
Kickaha
8th January 2011, 23:05
I'd rather have a CBR250 than ANY other learner bike. A 2 smoker would be nice, but I'm not prepared to pay for maintenance on one.

Nowhere near as much maintenance on a two stroker as most people say if it's in good condition

The main problem is they're all older bikes now that have been owned by owners with the mechanical ability of a monkey
SMOKEU
8th January 2011, 23:10
Nowhere near as much maintenance on a two stroker as most people say if it's in good condition

The main problem is they're all older bikes now that have been owned by owners with the mechanical ability of a monkey

I guess a hot smoker would be alright if you had the mechanical knowledge to look after it, but I personally don't have the knowledge to put in new rings, bearings etc so I wouldn't touch one of them as I would have to pay someone to do all the work for me which will cost a kings ransom.
Slyer
9th January 2011, 01:07
I'd rather have a CBR250 than ANY other learner bike. A 2 smoker would be nice, but I'm not prepared to pay for maintenance on one.
VTR250's are pretty damn nice.
Yow Ling
9th January 2011, 07:48
I guess a hot smoker would be alright if you had the mechanical knowledge to look after it, but I personally don't have the knowledge to put in new rings, bearings etc so I wouldn't touch one of them as I would have to pay someone to do all the work for me which will cost a kings ransom.

Yea you need heaps of mechanical knowledge to pour in a bottle of 2 stroke oil occasionaly and change the plugs every year. Jeez you playstation lot
Kickaha
9th January 2011, 08:10
I guess a hot smoker would be alright if you had the mechanical knowledge to look after it, but I personally don't have the knowledge to put in new rings, bearings etc

Can't see why you would need to do any of that, unless you bought a fucked one in the first place
Cayman911
9th January 2011, 17:30
I'd rather have a CBR250 than ANY other learner bike. A 2 smoker would be nice, but I'm not prepared to pay for maintenance on one.

i'd rather have a bike that isnt so old its grown grey hair. the new CBR250's however. look the money. id have one without a secont thought
SMOKEU
9th January 2011, 18:37
i'd rather have a bike that isnt so old its grown grey hair. the new CBR250's however. look the money. id have one without a secont thought

The new CBR250s have nowhere near the amount of power as the old ones did. Ask anyone who's owned an old CBR250, they're a pretty bullet proof little engine and they don't seem to have much go wrong with them.
Cayman911
9th January 2011, 20:08
The new CBR250s have nowhere near the amount of power as the old ones did. Ask anyone who's owned an old CBR250, they're a pretty bullet proof little engine and they don't seem to have much go wrong with them.

yeah, but unless you live on a race track, the new one's got enough power. plus plenty more tech to make up for it ;)
i guess its my personal opinion, i'd rather have New 0km :).